Despite 7 overnight call offs the Blacks dug deep to win their section and claim the runners up spot in the Cussie Cup (Dumfries 7’s). They beat Annan/Moffat 32-6, Newton Stewart 20-5 and hosts Dumfries 43-10 in the League section and lost in the final to red hot favourites Marr (who had a full squad of 10) – 20-36.
6 call off’s last night and this morning so full credit to the small squad of 7 who stepped up to the mark. The boys were once again outstanding and a credit to the club. Stewartry Man of the tournament was Finlay Smith.
Next and last fixture is away to Ardrossan 7’s on Saturday 18th May. The club are running a bus and hope to take all the boys and parents/friends for a final fling for this outstanding group of players who have played in the black shirt now since 2010/2011.
Stewartry Squad:
Andy Budde (Captain)
Finlay Smith
Tom Allan
Tommy McGrath
Connor McGuire
Gregor Todd
Archie Nicolson
Stewartry Scorers:
Finlay Smith – 3 Tries & 3 Conversions
Andy Budde – 5 Tries & 2 Conversions
Frank Gwynne – 2 Tries
Archie Nicolson – 4 Tries
Tom Allan – 1 Try
Gregor Todd – 4 Tries
Connor McGuire – 1 Try
Tommy McGrath – 1 Try
Frank Gwynne of Newton Stewart guested for Stewartry in the final as the sheer effort put in by the blacks was starting to take its toll on them.
One partner. No competitors. Visible across local sport.
